Herb gardening isnt limited to gardens and yards with full sun.
There are many herbs that thrive in the shade.
Herbs have the reputation of requiring 6-8 hours of sunlight because many of them such asbasiloriginate from the Mediterranean.
In fact, some herbs like the Spicebush prefer it.
Herbs are the perfect complement to the vegetable garden.
But some gardeners may have areas that see shade during a large part of the day.
In this article
Herbs that Grow in Shade
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Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)
Grows 2-4 feet; zones 4-9; beautiful in a perennial border.
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Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
Grows 2-3 feet; zones 4-9; this plant flourishes and could become invasive.
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#12.Thyme(Thymus spp.)
Grows to 6-12 inches depending on variety; zones 4-10; creeping thyme makes a wonderful groundcover.
#13.Parsley(Petroselinum spp.)
Grows to 1 foot; zones 5-9; tolerates light shade.
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Spicebush (Lindera benzoin)
Grows 6-12 feet; zones 2-6; This versatile herb grows in deep shade.
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Herbs that grow well in shady areas often have fewer water requirements once established.
All others would require further information before ingesting.
Disclaimer Not all herbs listed in this article are for culinary dishes.
Some are for medicinal purposes which should be used under the guidance of a health care professional.
